Posted July 01, 2026in Joe's Neighborhood
“Dad, you’ll love the sauna. And then we’ll do the cold plunge.” She smiles at me and nods up and down waiting for me to mirror her. Yup, that’s how you talk to your ancient dad: slow with lots of nodding and guidance. And, if you didn’t know, a “cold
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Posted July 01, 2026in Center Stage
While the shows receive most of the spotlight, it is the producing teams behind the productions that make the magic happen. Two major leadership transitions recently took place in central Iowa’s performing arts community. Monica Holt assumed the role of president and CEO of Des Moines Performing Arts. She previously
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Posted July 01, 2026in Your Neighbors
Who doesn’t like fireworks? Maybe those with sensitive ears — or most dogs. But, by and large, Americans love a boom followed by a sparkle of light that paints the night sky. There may be no one more familiar with that feeling than Kelm Brueschke. Brueschke has been in the
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Posted July 01, 2026in Art News
A red rectangular abstract by Mark Rothko sold for $85.8 million at spring auction in New York. The seller of the 1957 work, “Brown and Blacks in Reds,” was the estate of art dealer Robert Mnuchin, who paid $6.7 million for the work in 2003. That price was described as “art-becomes-reality”
Read More →‘A Resistance History of the United States’ American history is, like all history, a giant tangled knot of perspectives and fables and winner’s lies. The story that’s been told is always angled in such a way to achieve a certain effect a reader has to work to uncover. So the
Read More →What will happen to the 55 mph signs now that the speed limit is changing? Gov. Kim Reynolds signed Senate File 378 on June 1, increasing the speed limit on most rural, two-lane state highways from 55 miles per hour to 60 miles per hour. This change took effect on
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Posted July 01, 2026in Cars in the City
Summer is prime season for classic car shows. Nearly every weekend, vintage vehicles fill parking lots, grassy parks and iconic gathering spots. With hoods popped open to showcase meticulously restored engines, shiny chrome and even the occasional pair of fuzzy dice, attendees stroll through decades of automotive history. So what
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Posted July 01, 2026in Iowa Artist
Every family member brings unique strengths, talents and quirks to the table. For one family of artists, creating together has become a shared passion while still leaving room for each person to explore individual artistic pursuits. Kunzler Studios is a family endeavor led by parents Diane and Mike Kunzler and
Read More →CITYVIEW’s Hall of Iowa Culinary Excellence (CHOICE) Awards celebrate Iowa’s enduring culinary pioneers and institutions. Established in 2015, the awards recognize individuals and businesses whose lasting contributions have shaped the state’s food culture. The 2026 Master Class honors four recipients. Mariana Gomez of Tacos Mariana’s is recognized for three decades
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